The Purpose Mastermind Podcast with Mark Delaney
The Purpose Mastermind Podcast is all about winning at life and leaving a legacy. Hear from purpose and family expert, Mark Delaney, as well as experienced guests as we discuss developing a proper perspective on life, marriage, parenting, and more. This isn’t a podcast about unfounded theories or empty, shallow “make you feel good” talk. It’s about real purpose for your real life. You will leave encouraged and empowered to win at life and leave a legacy.
E227: Lessons in leadership from Tip Top K9
In this episode Mark sits down with Ryan Wimpey of Tip Top K9 to discuss his principles of leadership in his dog training company. You will hear how he builds up his employees.
See more about this company: https://tiptopk9.com/
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E226: Storytime with Larry Delay
In this episode you will hear from Larry Delay. He came to Mark's office for a conversation. Larry played and sang 3 of the songs that had written.
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E225: How to be happily married (Interview with C. Natasha Richburg)
In this episode Mark is interviewing C. Natasha Richburg. She is the author of a book called, "People ask...what is the secret of our 36 year marriage?"
She believes that our wrong expectations about marriage is the main reason we struggle to be happily married. She talked about how we fail to allow for people's humanness.
You will love her spirit and her vulnerability to speak about life with such ease.
To learn more about her visit here: https://www.cnatashaproductions.com/
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E224: The man who hiked 2,200 miles (Aaron Anderson)
In this episode you will hear a number of stories. Mark sits down to talk to his neighbor Aaron Anderson. They will share about experiences at a recent mens retreat. You will be surprised to hear about an adventure that Aaron took during a time where he felt like he was living fake.
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E223: Do you feel trapped in your job?
In this episode Mark sits down in his office with his friend Sawyer. Earlier in the day Sawyer had told Mark that he needed to talk through something. They decided to record their conversation for others to hear.
You will hear about Sawyer's job situation and a big decision he made that day.
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E222: What does surrender look like?
Matthew Delaney, Mark's son joins the conversation for this episode. Matthew asks about the release of the new book, "In the Game."
In this book are the stories of 37 men. The common thread is that a man needs to surrender in order to get into the game.
Surrender is not about surrendering "from something bad." Surrender is about surrendering "for something greater."
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E221: Five things I fear as a man
The following episode is the audio of a youtube video Mark recently produced.
What we believe about life will always be challenged by what we fear about life. What your faith draws you to, your fear will try to back you down from.
Here are four things I fear as a man:
I fear that I am not enough for my role. I fear that I may fall short in a brother's life. I fear that we will shrink back. I fear doing life alone. I...E220: Are you a compelling leader or a controlling leader?
In this episode Mark sits down with Alex Muravski. Alex is a growing leader who is in college at High Point University. They connected for a conversation while they are home from college. In this conversation they talked about leadership styles.
Are you a compelling leader or a controlling leader?
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E219: How do I help my friend see the problem they have?
In this episode, Mark and Adena talk about a topic that a listener asked about. Here is the question they received:
"My friend told me about the problems they are having with their spouse. They think their spouse is the problem, but they do not see how they are also part of the problem. I want to talk to them about this, but I am afraid they will not listen to me and they might cut me off."
This is a very common scenario. Mark and Adena will share their thoughts on how to handle t...
E218: Why is it hard to get help help?
Mark sits down with his friend, Jason Crowe, for an organic conversation about why it's hard to get personal help. Here are the main thoughts covered:
1. It's hard to ask.
2. It's hard to know who to trust.
3. It's hard to know what type of help we actually need.
Feel free to reach out to mark@markdelaney.me or adena@markdelaney.me if you need a conversation.
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E217: Parenting kids who love sports (Jacob Turner)
In this episode Mark introduces you to Jacob Turner. He is a former Major League Baseball player. He offers perspective to parents who are raising kids who enjoy sports.
1) Play Multiple Sports
2) Gauge Interest
3) Praise the Effort
4) Ignore the Propaganda Machine
5) Focus on the Known
Learn more about Jacob here: https://www.momentprivatewealth.com/jacob-turner
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E216: How to be vulnerable with your wife
Being vulnerable is not easy for anyone. In this episode Mark and Adena sit down together and discuss how a man can share his heart with his wife.
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E214: How do former athletes find purpose and passion after their career ends?
Mark sat down with a 26 year old former athlete to discuss what it was like when he stopped playing sports.
Landon Wolf played football at Oklahoma State University. In this episode you will hear about why he was prepared for the end of his football career.
In his story, you will hear about how a unique experience as a young teenager helped him to think about his life differently.
If you are in the area, and would like to have a heart to heart conversation with Mark, reach out here: mark@markdelaney.me
E215: Life after Sports with Mark Means
In this episode Mark has an organic conversation with a former football player. Mark Means played football in high school, and then played semi-pro ball before coaching high school football for 20 years.
You will hear the story of how it all ended, the struggled within himself, and how he found a new identity.
If you were an athelete, and faced struggles when it ended, we would love to hear your story. Reach out through email: mark@markdelaney.me
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E213: How to live free instead of fake (Interview with Chris Costa)
Mark sat down with a good friend for an unplanned conversation. This conversation is centers around how to face personal weakness and live free. Everyone has weakness and problems. How do we live with a sense of freedom when our problems make us feel so messy?
Many people attempt to hide their problems behind successes. We hide out of fear of what people will say or do with us when they know the real us. We might hide while judging others for the problems they have.
We all need relationships with people who see the r...
E212: How to find freindship
Mark sat down with a young man who had a question about how to find friendship. Listen in as Mark gives Mason, a 23 year old, some thoughts on where to find friendship.
Here are three keys to finding friends:
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E211: How to parent well when our kids have messes.
In this episode Mark sat down with a friend for a conversation. As soon as the conversation started, Mark thought it would be worth recording. Mark and Adam Oglesbee talk with each other about parenting. They invite you to listen in.
Here are some thoughts from the conversation:
E210: How do I make the most of my life?
How do we make the most of our life?
Leave the Smeagol mindset!There is nothing but futility and frustration. Never enough money, never enough fame, never enough successWe were not made to be containers who live our lives to consume. Realize that our life is a gift to be givenWe were made to be conduits through which love and gifts flow. God gives gifts to the sower. We are sowers. All you have is a seed to be planted. If you...E209: Birthday Thoughts (Are you sitting at the Kiddie Table of Life?)
In this episode, Mark and Adena let the listener experience a conversation about Mark's birthday thoughts.
1. I’m done sitting at “the kiddie table.” Here is what I mean. At family gatherings the kiddie table is obviously for the kids. It’s not a bad table, but it’s not where the decision makers sit. Speaking metaphorically, sometimes I feel like I live at the kiddie table and wait for an adult to authorize me to make decisions. This mindset makes me live small. This mindset makes me look for someone who has authority to give me permiss...
E208: How do I make the most of my life?
This is a scary question to ask oneself. How do I make the most of my life?
In this episode, Mark shares three thougths.
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If you have a question that you would like to discuss with Mark or Adena, you can reach out to mark at mark@markdelaney.me
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E207: Politics and Parenting
Politics and parenting have some things in common:
Politicians have a belief in how our country should be led.
Parents have a belief in how our children should be raised.
Politicians can fight against their opponent at the expense of doing what is best for the people.
Parents can fight against their spouse at the expense of doing what is best for the children.
Here are a couple of resources for you:
https://courses.markdelaney.com/resolving-conflict
https://courses.markdelaney.com/disciplining-your-children-with-confidence
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E206: Communication creates connection in partnership
Mark and Adena finish their discussion about partnership.
In a partnership both people have to be able to give communication, and receive communication. Consider a customer service desk at a store. Without a customer service desk the store would not be able to exist.
Here is the link to the video course Mark mentioned called "How to be the Hero During Conflict." https://courses.markdelaney.com/resolving-conflict
Here is the link to the free marriage assessment. Simply answer the questions and receive a quick response to see how you are doing. https://app.assessmentgenerator.c...
E205: How to be a good partner in pickleball and in life
Mark and Adena discuss partnership in this episode. They use stories from pickleball experiences.
They also provide a behind the scenes update on their nonprofit work.
If you would like to partner with our work, here is a link to donate: https://markdelaney.com/donate/
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E204: How does an 18 year old figure out his life? (Peyton)
Mark has a converation with an 18 year old about how he is figuring out what to do with his life.
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E203: One man's search for freedom
In this episode Mark sits down for an authentic conversation with Cody Reed. Cody is a member of The League. This is a group of men who meet twice a month in order to stir each other on to take bold action in our lives.
In this conversation Cody shares his story and also talks about the struggle to live in freedom daily.
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E202: How Devan Gonzalez lives out his purpose.
Mark has a conversation with Devan Gonzalez. He is the owner/founder of a gym called Strive 11. He also hosts a podcast on mindset called Mindset Cafe.
Here is a link to his podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindset-cafe/id1650827999
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E201: How to Make the Most of Your Life (Part 2) Alex Muravski
Mark sits down with Alex Muravski to continue the conversation on how to make the most of your life.
Realize you do not control the results. Realize that you are a farmer planting seeds. Realize that you can live your best life even while you have problems. Realize that life is not about you.Know your purpose.Step into the opportunities that are right in front of you.Take seriously the people in your life.Visit https://markdelaney.com/ to learn more about our work.
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E200: How to make the most of your life (Part 1)
Mark sits down to talk to his two sons about how to make the most of your life. They talked about three principles:
1. Realize you do not control the results of your life.
2. Realize you are a farmer planting seeds.
3. Realize you can live your best life even while you have problems.
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E199: One man's story of overcoming
In this episode Mark interviews Jeremy Jacobi about his story of life change.
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E198: #1 Life hack for living out your purpose
Purpose always involves others. Being connected to people helps us be connected with, and live out, our purpose.
In this episode Mark is going to ask you an important question, and give you an important challenge. "What are you dreaming about?"
Mark's challenge is for you to share your dream with someone else and ask them to share their dream with you.
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E197: Why do all humans struggle with substance abuse?
Substance abuse comes in many forms.
1. All people struggle with substance abuse at some level.
2. It is critical that we don't judge one person for their substance abuse while we are blind to our own substance abuse.
3. Behind substance abuse is often a life that is lacking in real substance.
If you would like to support this movement, click here: https://markdelaney.com/donate/
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E196: Dr. Dan Franz "It's time to back into life"
In this episode Mark interviews a psychotherapist on how he helps people overcome mental health issues.
Dr. Dan Franz hosts a podcast called The Meaning Project. You can check that out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meaning-project/id1514806584?i=1000665858311
You can visit his website here: https://danielafranz.com/
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E195: Let marriage help you grow
Maybe the greatest gift of marriage is that it helps us to grow as a person. If we do not mature we can live our life stuck in our pride, selfishness, and our blind spots.
If we allow marriage to mature us we will reap great benefit. We become better for everyone.
Two requirements for a functioning relationship with your spouse:
1. Offer them a customer service desk and allow them to voice their concerns.
2. Go to the customer service and voice your concerns.
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E194: How to help people with addiction
In this episode Mark and Adena talk about cookies, addiction, and freedom.
When people are dealing with addiction it causes fear for everyone involved. The instinctual response makes the problem worse.
In this episode Mark and Adena share a different perspective on how to help people find freedom.
Freedom is not just the stopping of a bad behavior. Freedom is a whole different life.
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E193: Little Richard tells us what a sad heart needs
In this episode Mark interviews a six year old. In this unscripted conversation Richard, a six year old, gives a profound answer to a big question. "What does the sad heart need?"
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E192: Five words that will set your spouse free.
In this episode Mark and Adena talk about a conversation that happened on a road trip. Many people are afraid of deep honesty...even with their spouse. But deep honesty can lead to real freedom.
On the road trip Mark told Adena "It's not you, it's just me." Adena shared what she meant by this statement.
E191: Is my spouse toxic? Am I toxic? (Part 2)
Mark and Adena continue their conversation about toxic relationships. Many people are using terms like "toxic" and "abusive." But do we know how to have a great relationship?
Toxic behaviors can be invisible, like a gas. Here are 4 examples of behaviors that seem good, but are actually harmful.
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E190: Is my spouse toxic? Am I toxic? (Part 1)
Everyone does toxic things at times.
We have to be careful labeling someone as toxic.
Labels that we put on people can prevent us from moving forward effectively.
Something that is toxic is like a gas that nobody can see.
Most people are not toxic, but their choices are toxic.
Levels of toxicity. They need to be dealt with differently.
Great people can do toxic things. People who care can do toxic things. But we als...E189: Leland's path from prison to purpose
In this episode Mark sits down for a conversation with Leland Hall. Leland is a man who spent several years in prison, but he has been out for less than a year. He shares part of his story and how he has gotten back on the path of purpose.
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E188: Loving and leading through conflict
1. What do you think about conflict?
2. What do you do during conflict?
3. What do you say during conflict?
Mark mentioned his video course in the episode. Here is the link to "How to be the Hero During Conflict." https://courses.markdelaney.com/resolving-conflict
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